Isla de las Palomas
Protected Area
Isla de las Palomas
Why dive here
With 189+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Isla de las Palomas offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Isla de las Palomas in Cabo de Palos is a decent spot if you're looking for an easy, shallow dive. We've found the rock formations make for interesting swim-throughs, and you'll typically see a good number of wrasse and damselfish darting about. It’s generally calm here, making it a good choice for newer divers or those who prefer a relaxed exploration. Visibility is usually solid, often around 15 metres.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Isla de las Palomas
Isla de las Palomas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Isla de las Palomas, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
23°C
73°F · Range: 18–25.6°C
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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